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Thursday, November 16, 2017

Kids' Weekend Guide: November 17th-19th

11/17 Update - SantaFest is Sold Out!

This weekend's got a great blend of fun things to do! Check out SantaFest at the Mall at Prince Georges (11/17 update - no more tickets available!), Glitterfest at Brentwood Arts Exchange, Heroes Bowl at Magruder Park, Library explorin' and more!

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Music: Sound Waves in Motion(Ages 8-13)
Come and explore the fun of making music and learn about sound waves. Create your own music in groups and see who can come up with the best song!
When: 4pm
Where: Bladensburg Community Center, 4500 57th Ave, Bladensburg
Cost: Free!

🏃 Cheverly's Turkey Trot is coming up! All proceeds benefit the children of Spellman Elementary School and the Cheverly Food Pantry. Register here today! 🏃

SATURDAY[11/17 Update - SOLD OUT]*SantaFest 2017!
Kick off the holiday season this Saturday at SantaFest! There'll be arts activities led by Art Works Now, a DJ spinning holiday tunes and a chance to buy some pics with Santa! Read all about our time at SantaFest last year, here!
When: 11am-12pm
Where: Mall at Prince Georges, Center Court (by Macy's)
Cost: Free! Get tickets here.Raptors Reign (All Ages)
Expose the kids to the power of nature through discussions and up close encounters with birds of prey. This is a drop-in program = no registration required. We've done this before and consider it a cool opp to see a huge owl up closed and then head outside to explore the Patuxent Research Refuge. Pack a picnic! (No food allowed indoors but plenty of space to eat outside; note that there are no garbage cans on site so plan accordingly.)
When: 1-3pm
Where: National Wildlife Visitor Center, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel
Cost: Free!

Thanksgiving Glitterfest(All Ages)
A one-day workshop for young artists and families to decorate sparkling centerpieces with glitter for their Thanksgiving table. Nothing says "Thanks!" like glitter - and all the "mess" can stay in our classroom. Families are encouraged to bring their own items to decorate, but can also choose from a limited selection of free centerpiece items at the workshop.
When: 2-4pm
Where: Brentwood Arts Exhange, Brentwood
Cost: Free!

Augmented Reality Demo!
Students will learn what Augmented Reality is and how it works. They will also be able to bring their own AR Coloring Pages to life through the Quiver App! Call to register.
When: 2-4pm
Where: Bowie Library, Bowie
Cost: Free!

Heroes Bowl VII
Head to this fun football game where the Hyattsville Police Officers will face off against the Volunteer Fire Department! We went last year and had a fun time. Great way to be with and to support our local community. Bring your own seating and, if can, a new, unwrapped toy to donate for the Sonny Frazier Toy Drive, benefiting children in our community who would otherwise not receive gifts at the holidays.
When: 3pm
Where: Magruder Park, 3911 Hamilton Street, Hyattsville
Cost: Free!SUNDAYSmaland at College Park's Ikea
Free, 1 hour, supervised, enclosed, safe & clean play area near the entrance. Enjoy some shopping or just relax/eat/peoplewatch at the restaurant upstairs while your young one(s) has a blast at Smaland. Children must be potty trained and be 37'' to 54'' tall (so children typically b/w ages of 3-6). Tips: (1) Best to arrive earlier on in the day as day progresses, so do the entrances lines; & (2) Join Ikea Family & kids get extra 30 minutes to play (depending on capacity) & you get free coffee!
When: 10:30am - 7pm
Where: 10100 Baltimore Avenue, College Park
Admission: Free!